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- Hodder & Stoughton
Fiction, War & combat fiction, Historical fiction
The 11th century tale of MacBeth mac Finlay, King of Scots: the amazing true story behind Shakespeare's play
Across a huge colourful canvas, ranging from the wilds of Scotland to Norway, Denmark and Rome, here is the story of the real MacBeth.
Set aside Shakespeare's portrait: read instead of his struggle to make and save a united Scotland.
In this impressively researched and vivid portrayal, Tranter belies the popular perception of a savage, murderous ambitious king. Instead, he tells of MacBeth's struggle to make and save a united Scotland; his devotion to his great love, the young Queen Gruoch; the humane laws they fought for; the great battle they were forced to fight. And the terrible price they paid.
'Through his imaginative dialogue, he provides a voice for Scotland's heroes' Scotland on Sunday
Praise for Macbeth the King
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He has an amazingly broad grip of Scottish history - Daily Telegraph
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One of Scotland's most prolific and respected writers - The Times
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An accomplished writer of compelling and unforgettable historical novels - She magazine
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Through his imaginative dialogue, he provides a voice for Scotland's heroes - Scotland on Sunday
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Tranter's popularity lies in his knack of making historical events immediate and exciting - Historical Novels Review
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